Margate Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Margate and surrounding areas
Margate invites you to the Christmas 2025 festive season with coastal lights and holiday activities stretching from the Old Town to the seafront. Discover seasonal stalls, family things to do like The Elf Express and festive gatherings at Quex, plus charming holiday markets along the promenade. Local galleries and cafés join the celebrations with seasonal menus and pop-up events, making it easy to combine beachside walks with warm evenings of festive fun and parades through central neighborhoods.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsKent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
Christmas Parties
20 eventsChef-prepared, frozen Christmas meals for easy home celebration.
Christmas Lights
13 eventsA mile-long trail with a 40m light tunnel and festive road train.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsCandlelit performance of Handel's Messiah in a cathedral
Christmas Activities
35 eventsCommunity Christmas lights switch-on ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Colchester Christmas Markets
(Colchester)
Festive market with Santa, live music, and funfair rides.
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Enchanted Trail of Light at Colchester Zoo
(Stanway)
A mile-long trail with a 40m light tunnel and festive road train.
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Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle
(Maidstone)
Award-winning light trail producers create a magical winter wonderland.
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Maidstone Museum Wreath Making Workshop
(Maidstone)
Create a stunning seasonal wreath with all materials provided.
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Maidstone Christmas Craft Market 2025
(Maidstone)
Annual Christmas Craft Market with over 35 stalls
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Margate Christmas Events Map
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Margate Christmas FAQ
Margate's biggest annual Christmas events often revolve around community gatherings like tree lighting ceremonies and the various local craft fairs and artisan markets that pop up throughout the season.
Unique holiday traditions in Margate often center around community participation in decorating neighborhoods and supporting local makers at various holiday markets.
The best Christmas lights in Margate are typically found in residential neighborhoods where residents go all out decorating their homes. Exploring these areas will reveal the most dazzling displays.
You can find Christmas markets and local makers at various community centers, town squares, and local parks throughout Margate, especially on weekends during the holiday season.
Enjoying the neighborhood Christmas lights and attending free community events like tree lightings are excellent free options. Many holiday markets also offer free admission, allowing you to browse local crafts and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Families with kids in Margate can enjoy visiting Santa meet-and-greets, attending local holiday shows, and exploring the festive decorations in neighborhoods and at community events.